Accessory stand for cylinder type vacuum cleaners



P. E. STONER Sept. 28, 1948.

ACCESSORY STAND FOR CYLINDER TYPE VACUUI CLEANERS 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filedllay 10, 1946 E STONER.

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P. E. STONER ACCESSORY STAND FOR CYLINDER TYPE VACUUI CLEANERS Filed Kay10, 1946 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Sept. 28, 1948 UNITED STATESfPAT-E-N'l OFFICE sconssoar STAND roa ornmnsa ma vvacuum cnmans Paul E.Stoner, Jackson, Mich.

Application May 10, 1946, Serial No. 668,909

4 Claims. (Cl. 211-86) The present invention relates to improvements invacuum cleaners of the so-called cylinder type which in operation lieswith its longitudinal axis in a horizontal position.

Vacuum cleaners of the above-described type are usually equipped with alarge number of inter changeable tools which require frequent selectionand change if an efllcient cleaning operation is to be performed in ahome, or other establishment. As these tools are bulky, as wel-l asnumerous, it is not practical to carry them upon the person while usingthe vacuum cleaner, nor are they well adapted to be neatly stored awaywith the vacuum cleaner when not in use.

According to the present invention a removable extension tool holder hasbeen provided which may be mounted upon the cylinder portion of thecleaner on which the operating tools of the cleaner may be supportedwhile the vacuum cleaner is out of use in storage, and at the same timeis so designed as an operating part thereof that the tools may accompanythe cleaner during the entire course of its operation.

Thus, one of the objects of this invention is to provide a cylinder typevacuum cleaner having an extension upon which the operating tools may besupported with the cleaner in service as well as in storage.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved tool holderfor vacuum cleaners of the type described.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a cylinder typevacuum cleaner having a tool holder removably attached thereto forholding the operating tools with the cleaner in service as well as instorage.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a saddle type toolholder for vacuum cleaners of the type described.

A still further object of the invention is to provide as a newcombination a cylindrical type vacuum cleaner having an extensiondisposed centrally; longitudinally and vertically of its longitudinalaxis for supporting the cleaning tools upon opposite sides of theextension, but adjacent a plane through the center of mass of thecleaner whereby the tools may accompany the cleaner in service.

These and other objects and advantages residing in the combination,construction and arrangement of the parts will be more fully appreciatedfrom a consideration of the fol-lowing specification and claims.

In the drawings,

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the cleaner and tool-holding extensionas viewed from one side.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the extension tool holder removed fromthe cleaner and viewed.

from one side, and

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 as viewed from the opposite side.

Reference character iii generally indicates a vacuum cleaner of theso-called cylinder type which may be equipped with runners II, or othersuitable carriage structure for supporting the cleaner as it is drawnover the floor by the operator exerting a pull upon the flexible hose Hequipped with a tool receiving nozzle l8 upon one end, and a connectionl8 at the opposite end insertable into the vacuum inlet 20 in a wellknown manner. Horizontally extending ribs 22 are shown provided uponopposite sides of the generally cylindrical portions 24.

The extension tool holder comprises a suitable saddle portion which inthe illustrated form of the invention comprises a pair of forked members26 having resilient arms 28 shaped to straddle the cylindrical portion24 and formed at 30 to embrace the ribs 22. The arms 28 are shown spacedat 32 to provide clearance for the handle 34.

Vertically disposed and located centrally of and along the longitudinalaxis of the cleaner i0 is a mounting board 36, or equivalent structure,to which is connected a number of brackets 38, ll, 42 and 44, a numberof resilient clips 46 and 48, as well as hooks 50, 52 and 54. It will benoted that the brackets, clips and hooks are all located directlyadjacent the central axis of the members 28 so that the center of massof the extension tool holder will substantially coincide with the centerof mass of the cleaner i l.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the hooks 54 will support the electricalextension cord 56 with the cleaner ill in storage while the brackets 44will support the hose H with the cleaner in in storage. The remainingtools 58, 60, 82, 64, 66, 68 and 10 are all adapted to be connected tothe nozle l8, interchangeably, and are repeatedly selected andinterchanged with the cleaner ill in service. It will be understood thatthe tools 58 to HI, inclusive, when not being used, will be supported inthe manner indicated in Figs. 1 and 2, with the cleaner I. in service,as well as in storage. By supporting the interchangeable tools directlyadjacent the vertical plane through the center of mass of the cleanerII, there is no tendency to cause the cleaner to upset or turn overwhile in service even though the cleaner II is drawn over the floor 3 Ithrough a pull upon the hose II and without the operator exercising anyparticular, care.

The extension tool holder is preferably detachably connected to thecleaner ID. This has been conveniently arranged in the illustrated formby having the members 29 formed from resilient material, such as springmetal, and engaging with the ribs 22 to prevent rotation of movement ofthe extension upon the cylindrical portion II. Obviously, other formsfor accomplishing the same results will appear to those skilled in theart.

Having thus described my invention. what I claim as new and desire toprotect by Letters Patent is:

1. In combination with a cylindrical type vacuum cleaner having ahorizontally extending casing, of an extension tool holder supportedupon said casing having a vertically disposed tool supporting memberextending longitudinally of said casing and disposed in a planeextending substantially through the center of mass of said casing.

2. In combination with a cylindrical type vacuumcleaner'having ahorizontally disposed casing, a tool holder comprising a saddlesupported upon said casing and carrying a tool supporting memberdisposed longitudinally of said casing in a vertical plane extendingsubstantially through the center of mass of said casing.

Number 3, In combination with a cylindrical type vacuumcleaner having ahorizontally disposed casing. a saddle comprising a pair of forkedmembers engaging with said casing and spaced at points longitudinallythereof, said saddle carrying a vertically disposed tool supportingmember, said member extending longitu ally of said casing and beingdisposed substant y in a vertical plane through the center of mass ofsaid casing.

4. A tool holder for cleaners having a horizontally disposed casingcomprising a vertically disposed member having tool supporting meansattached thereto on opposite sides, and an attachment saddle means inthe form of a pair of forked members longitudinally spaced and adaptedto engage over the casing of the cleaner.

PAUL E. B'I'ONER.

REFERENCES CITED The following reiercnces are of record in the iile ofthis patent:

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